Today (Sept. 4) marks six months out until Fat Tuesday rolls around. For those counting, that means Mardi Gras Day is March 4, 2014.

Perhaps the excitement of football season returning and the Saints first home game against Atlanta means that Mardi Gras is the last thing on your mind? Or maybe it's never too early to start dreaming of another Lombadi Gras?

Did Oak Street's Mid-Summer Mardi Gras inspire you to get thinking about your Carnival costume? Or do you have a costume closet full of colorful clothes that you put together on a whim? How is your krewe prepping?

Take our poll and tell us how you prepare for Mardi Gras season, and how you do Mardi Gras day, in the comments below.